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Pacific Latter-day Saints Compete at Rio Olympics

Valerie Adams and Leilani Mitchell are among the Latter-day Saint olympians competing this month in Rio.

Valerie Adams is a two-time gold medalist and world champion in shot put, competing for New Zealand.

Leilani Mitchell is representing Australia in basketball.

Read more about Latter-day Saint olympians here.

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